“I’ve always thought I should do composting, but just haven’t ever gotten set up for that…would I really remember what goes in, what doesn’t go in, & could my kids figure it out?” “I worry about it climate change, but can I really DO anything about it right now?” “I need some gardening soil. Where … Continue reading Composting at 2U

The 2021 UUA General Assembly is next month and will be held virtually. Second Unitarian is allowed three delegates to GA to cast votes, but anyone can register and attend the event which will be on Zoom from June 23 to June 27. If anyone is interested in being a delegate or just wants to … Continue reading General Assembly Is Around the Corner!

In 2020-21 we have been focusing on supporting parents as religious educators at home. It seems fitting, then, that Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation week fall together. Our theme for May is Story and I’d like to invite all combinations of mothers and teachers to stop by the church with your children and create a … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day / Teacher Appreciation Week!! 

These were among the matters the Board addressed in April: Returning to the Building/Safety Task Force. The joint Return to Building/Safety Task Force has developed a list of things that need to happen to the building before reopening. Task force members are looking at the criteria that other local UU and UCC churches have developed … Continue reading From the Board

May’s Share the Plate recipient is the Food Bank for the Heartland as they are in need of monetary donations. They are also accepting food but stated in a World Herald article that money is more helpful at this point. The Food Bank can better stretch a dollar than a regular consumer can. One dollar … Continue reading Share the Plate for May – Food Bank for the Heartland

Last week Diversified Construction completed the replacement of the deck, stairs, and handicap ramp at the entrance of our Church. It really looks beautiful and welcoming! The decking is made from recycled plastics. The black aluminum railings add a nice touch and are very sturdy. Inside we still have part of the Entryway and South … Continue reading New Entrance Deck and Ramp Completed!

The facilitators of the Open Arms Trans Social Group (OATS) would like to invite interested members and friends of Second Unitarian to become volunteers with our group. OATS is primarily made up of transgender and gender-nonbinary youth and young adults, along with some of their parents and siblings. The group currently meets quarterly via Zoom. … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity!

First Hour on April 11 was a hit! Hope you can join us for the next one – Sunday May 9th – which will have a TED Talk by nationally acclaimed author Valarie Kaur. Still happening this month: APRIL 14 6 pm  A panel discussion Zoom session from 6-7:30 pm “Democracy Today: A Faith Call for Justice … Continue reading Faith Connections

A ‘ReVision’ team was formed in March 2020 to reimagine religious education at Second Unitarian Church. Members include DRE Ashleigh Fuson, Jaime Short, Janet Nichols, Pam Miller-Jenkins, Pete Miller, and Anita Jeck. Through research and discussion, the goal was to envision a program of religious education that was more effective and sustainable than our current … Continue reading Revision of Religious Education

The Safety Task Force II held its first meeting this past weekend. The first meeting was introductory in scope. We are still looking for a couple more members – especially people with medical or scientific backgrounds – and we generated a list of several names. We have reviewed some of the return-to-building plans put out … Continue reading Safety Task Force